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能ある鷹は爪を隠す 【のうあるたかはつめをかくす】

  1. [exp,v5s] a wise man keeps some of his talents in reserve; one shouldn't show off; the person who knows most often says least; a skilled hawk hides its talons
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
能 Ability, Talent, Skill, Capacity ノウ よ.く
鷹 Hawk ヨウ, オウ たか
爪 Claw, Nail, Talon ソウ つめ, つま-
隠 Conceal, Hide, Cover イン, オン かく.す, かく.し, かく.れる, かか.す, よ.る